Workshops | Studio 40 Neath

WORKSHOPS & TALKS

Our learning programme aims to inspire, engage and support the next generation of artists.

Studio 40's learning programme aims to inspire, engage and support the next generation of artists and arts audiences. As an arts centre based in south Wales, we aim to foster a sense of belonging in our spaces both onsite and online.

Working closely with local schools, community groups and specialist partners, we hope to nurture the next generation of artists.

CURRENT PROGRAMME

Block Printing

Taster Workshop

Enjoy a short taster session using Indian blocks. Come to a workshop and try out these traditional blocks to print patterns and designs.

Saturday 8th June 2024

11am - 12pm and 2pm - 3pm

INFORMATION

PAST WORKSHOPS

Paper Patchwork Dresses

Jennifer Collier

Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th August 2022

10am - 4pm

2 day embroidery and mixed media workshop

£180

A sampler’s workshop with a difference, as all the traditional embroidery techniques will all be created using paper. Showing a range of patchworking techniques.

Still Life Painting

Thomasin Toohie

Friday 29th July 2022

10.30am – 3.00pm

£75.00

Suitable for beginners to competent artists

In this class Thomasin will enjoy teach you new ways to depict a traditional subject matter in still life painting. You will create fresh and contemporary paintings and drawings that are infused with the core essential qualities of your favourite objects.

Mail Art & Creative Collage

Katya Muñoz

Workshop Theme: 'Women at War'

Saturday 16th July

11am – 1.30pm

£35 resources included.

Participants: Anyone can participate regardless of gender or age. No previous experience is required, only the urge to be creative!

Gelli with Rosie!

Rosemary Buswell
Making papers for Collage. A Gelli Printing Workshop
Saturday 13th May

11am - 3pm

Maximum of 8 places

Materials included

I’m hooked! And I’m sure you will be too if you attend this workshop!

I started using a Gelli plate several years ago and fell in love with it. The possibilities are infinite, and I now use it constantly for my work, mostly preparing papers for collage. In the workshop, we will use a variety of materials to make images on the Gelli plate. Fresh plant matter, stencils, string, stamps, fabric etc., on different types of paper, using acrylic paints to ‘ink’ up the plate. It’s easy, the results are surprising and it is a lot of fun! All resources will be provided, and the session will also include tea and cake!

I graduated from MMU with a BA (Hons.) in Weave, and an MA in Textiles. I have taught Textiles, Art and Colour Theory in Singapore, France and the UK, and also given workshops in many different creative disciplines. I am a working artist, and have exhibited widely. My work is in private collections and museums worldwide. After 36 years living overseas, I have returned to the UK, and now live in Bath with my husband Tony, AKA the artist’s assistant, as he will carry all my bags of stuff!

( *she who makes…)

Print Stamp and Stitch

Angie Hughes
Saturday 22nd April

10am - 3pm

£65

Suitable for all abilities

A mixed media workshop with Angie Hughes. In this workshop you will learn how to use heat impression blocks for printing, using rollers for mono printing, how to use rubber stamps for mark making, using all of these techniques on paper and fabric, cut collaged and hand stitched into a small art work.

Materials are free but please bring a sewing kit, scissors small and large for paper and fabric pritt stick.

Weekend Textile Masterclass

Bethan Ash

Flexible weekend dates

One-to-one Masterclass with Textile Artist Bethan Ash

£250

Take a weekend Masterclass with Internationally renowned quilt artist Bethan Ash at Studio 40 Neath..

One to one tuition will cover her easy way of working with colour, recycled fabric dying and fused collage quilt making.

Pattern, Shape, Colour Masterclass

Bethan Ash

Flexible dates

One-to-one Masterclass with Textile Artist Bethan Ash

£150

Masterful use of shape can take your work to new heights, add vitality and energy to your work with improvised free cut shapes is the goal of this workshop.

Exercises will focus on sharpening your awareness of the role shape can play in your work.

Life Drawing

Patti Mckenna